https://bigbluetrains.com/ Fri, 01 May 2026 10:14:52 +0000 MyBB https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9576 Tue, 24 May 2022 12:26:54 +0000 ezdays]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9576
So, do we arrange a video chat one of these evenings, or even earlier to accommodate those not living in North America? If so, would someone else like to host it? I am willing to give it another shot. If you are, then post something here about a time that would work best for you and see if we can't get another chat going. With vacations coming up, that may not happen until the fall, but let's start talking about it now.]]>
So, do we arrange a video chat one of these evenings, or even earlier to accommodate those not living in North America? If so, would someone else like to host it? I am willing to give it another shot. If you are, then post something here about a time that would work best for you and see if we can't get another chat going. With vacations coming up, that may not happen until the fall, but let's start talking about it now.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:57:43 +0000 ezdays]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 and doing it at 1:00 AM his time. We broke it off after about fifteen minutes since I really don't have that much to offer and it was way past Lutz's bedtime anyway.

So, we can try again if anyone is willing. Someone pick a date and time, for me, most any day this or next week would work, I like 7 PM Eastern time, making it five Arizona time.  Who's in?????]]> and doing it at 1:00 AM his time. We broke it off after about fifteen minutes since I really don't have that much to offer and it was way past Lutz's bedtime anyway.

So, we can try again if anyone is willing. Someone pick a date and time, for me, most any day this or next week would work, I like 7 PM Eastern time, making it five Arizona time.  Who's in?????]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9257 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:59:40 +0000 ezdays]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9257 https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9223 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:33:00 +0000 ezdays]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9223
BTW, Zoom apparently is suspending their 40 minute time limit for the holidays, so no need to change venues right now.]]>
BTW, Zoom apparently is suspending their 40 minute time limit for the holidays, so no need to change venues right now.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9207 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:31:51 +0000 ezdays]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9207 https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9201 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 22:25:26 +0000 ezdays]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9201
Here's a list of who we think will show up, anyone who wants to verify that, or be added or deleted to the list, let us know in this thread.

RailCop
Don (ezdays) host
Charlie B
Tom (FiatFan)
Jim Currie
Tom (tompm)
Wayne (doctorwayne)
Ed (cn nutbar)
Mikey (ngauger)]]>
Here's a list of who we think will show up, anyone who wants to verify that, or be added or deleted to the list, let us know in this thread.

RailCop
Don (ezdays) host
Charlie B
Tom (FiatFan)
Jim Currie
Tom (tompm)
Wayne (doctorwayne)
Ed (cn nutbar)
Mikey (ngauger)]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9194 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:42:12 +0000 ezdays]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9194 Zoom.com. Hit the "sign up for free" button, download, then install. When you get an invite to join sometime before the meeting starts, the email will have a link. Click on the link when we're ready to start, and Zoom will open and take you to the meeting. The host will then let you in.

We are limiting the chat to eight participants including the host. Beyond that it'll be difficult to keep track of what's going on. We are using the free version of Zoom and are limited to 40 minutes and that starts when the first person gets there.

Anyway, sign up in this thread, and send me your preferred email address if I don't already have it.]]> Zoom.com. Hit the "sign up for free" button, download, then install. When you get an invite to join sometime before the meeting starts, the email will have a link. Click on the link when we're ready to start, and Zoom will open and take you to the meeting. The host will then let you in.

We are limiting the chat to eight participants including the host. Beyond that it'll be difficult to keep track of what's going on. We are using the free version of Zoom and are limited to 40 minutes and that starts when the first person gets there.

Anyway, sign up in this thread, and send me your preferred email address if I don't already have it.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9191 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:52:52 +0000 ezdays]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9191
The process is simple, one person hosts the meeting and sets the day and time. They can copy the invite and paste it into an email that goes out to all the invitees. The host then opens the meeting on time, the invitees click on a link in the email, and they appear at the door of the meeting waiting to be let in by the host. We had five windows with each participant one, and when one spoke, the frame around that person would light to let you know who said that. Really cool, but best of all, it put a face on people that you've been talking to for years. Most of the discussions were not train related, but everyone is free to talk about anything they want to discuss.

So, the plan is to use this sub-forum to arrange meetings, you can use Zoom, Skype or any of the popular meeting apps, just that everyone that participates will have to use the same app. When someone decides to host a meeting, they can open a new thread here and those that want to attend can answer. Everyone agrees on when to meet and the host then sends an email to each attendee with the meeting info and a link to it. That's all there is to it. It is recommended that no more than eight be in the meeting at the same time, too many there and it'll get confusing. Also, if you haven't installed the app, both Zoom and Skype will ask you to download it. It's best you do, since during the testing, I found a five-second delay on Zoom without the app, plus it's a lot easier to join a meeting if you have the app.

Good luck, let's put some of these meetings together. Any questions, feel free to ask here, I'll do my best from what we've learned so far.]]>
The process is simple, one person hosts the meeting and sets the day and time. They can copy the invite and paste it into an email that goes out to all the invitees. The host then opens the meeting on time, the invitees click on a link in the email, and they appear at the door of the meeting waiting to be let in by the host. We had five windows with each participant one, and when one spoke, the frame around that person would light to let you know who said that. Really cool, but best of all, it put a face on people that you've been talking to for years. Most of the discussions were not train related, but everyone is free to talk about anything they want to discuss.

So, the plan is to use this sub-forum to arrange meetings, you can use Zoom, Skype or any of the popular meeting apps, just that everyone that participates will have to use the same app. When someone decides to host a meeting, they can open a new thread here and those that want to attend can answer. Everyone agrees on when to meet and the host then sends an email to each attendee with the meeting info and a link to it. That's all there is to it. It is recommended that no more than eight be in the meeting at the same time, too many there and it'll get confusing. Also, if you haven't installed the app, both Zoom and Skype will ask you to download it. It's best you do, since during the testing, I found a five-second delay on Zoom without the app, plus it's a lot easier to join a meeting if you have the app.

Good luck, let's put some of these meetings together. Any questions, feel free to ask here, I'll do my best from what we've learned so far.]]>